Joey Jiahui Ong

Joey Jiahui Ong, Innovation Manager at Kajima Development

Joey Jiahui Ong is the Innovation Manager at Kajima Development in Singapore.34 He has over 500 connections on LinkedIn under the username @joeyongjh.3

As Innovation Manager, Joey plays a key role in driving innovation initiatives at Kajima. He has authored several articles for The GEAR, a publication focused on smart buildings and startups.12 In these articles, Joey shares insights on trends in occupant wellness, the importance of corporate innovation, and strategies for startups to navigate the funding landscape.

Joey is actively involved in Kajima's efforts to support the startup ecosystem. He co-hosted a Lunch & Learn session in November 2023 with Rainmaking APAC to educate startups and Kajima staff on startup funding.2 Joey also promotes Kajima's incubation program called BIG (Built Environment Innovation and Growth), which provides mentorship, funding opportunities, and workspace for early-stage startups in the smart buildings sector.1

Through his work at Kajima, Joey aims to foster collaboration between corporates and startups to drive innovation in the built environment. He emphasizes the need for corporates to be early adopters of new technologies and to align expectations when partnering with startups.1